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The original global CelebriTy
The Twain moniker is everywhere, and the author was and is an international name.
24 TWain on Main
Hannibal hooks trifecta of fiction with festivities to welcome the summer season.
MAY 2016
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Among the h annibal Regional Auxiliarys many com- special deals, and dollars off
9 In a pIck Le and more munity services are a pair of boutiques.
Races, games, volleyball and more will take over Flower 34 park s and r ec eVents
City Park, all in an battle childhood cancer. 20 a s ea sy a s a -B-c upcoming events and available facilities
14 Wood I? Wood you? Be on the lookout for the early warning signs of potential 37 Loca L c a Lend ar
Alliance Art Gallery honors Missouri woodworker and skin cancer. events from around the area
lifelong artist. 21 BIg n Ight of mus Ic
h annibal Jaycees tanyard Garden welcomes back the 43 soc Ia L med Ia a d d Ict Ion
16 n o W hear th Is h ow do you know if youre out of control?
May is Better h earing Month, and ear-valuations are epic Music showcase.
encouraged. 44 a Bo y and h Is sho VeL
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Missouri sports h all of Fame celebrities will be on hand
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ays Twain on Main event opens the areas Hick Finn Megan Duncan
festival season, bringing residents and Patrick Keyser Lisa Marks
Kathryn McDaniel Mary Lynne Richards
visitors alike to Historic Downtown Han-
nibal for two days celebrating Northeast Copy Editing and Design:
Missouris most famous local son. Nancy Hadler Andres Martinez
Artisans and craftsmen will be on hand Contributing Photographs:
to ply their wares, and food and drink vendors will have a nearly Steve Bohnstedt Phil Carlson
unimaginable number of items sure to satisfy. Michael Kipley Erik Spence
Its a scene that will be repeated several times throughout the Cover Photo: Erik Spence
summer and into the fall: people coming
together to celebrate the areas heritage. Advertising Director:
Thanks to the work of local volunteers Tom Van Ness
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e who live in Hannibal are his death, Mark Twain is still an internationally known celebrity.
completely surrounded by Recently, a family from Russia visited the Hannibal History Muse-
Mark Twain. His likeness and um, and they were eager to share how much people in their country
those of his most beloved love Twains books, especially The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. They
fictional characters are were delighted to be in Hannibal and see for themselves Twains
everywhere in our grocery beloved hometown, the setting of this most-cherished classic book.
stores and gas stations, our It is easy to take for granted those things that are in abundance
restaurants and shopping around you. No doubt, folks in southern Arizona dont give a second
centers. His name is attached to decades-old Hannibal institutions thought to dining al fresco. Missourians are accustomed to a sum-
such as the Mark Twain Hotel, Mark Twain Dinette, Mark Twain mer nights abundance of fireflies; visiting Californians perhaps
Cave and Mark Twain Riverboat, as well as local taxi services, title have read about lightning bugs, and would be delighted to actually
companies, tire repair shops, etc. see the bright insects.
Visitors to Hannibals historic Main Street often chuckle at the Those living in Twains Hannibal perhaps should step back and
numerous references to Twain found throughout Hannibal; little do reflect on the importance of the legacy of the towns native son.
they know that Hannibalians have, for years, grumbled about the Hannibal should be proud to be the setting for two of the most
same thing. important works in American literature, the aforementioned Tom
Yet if you step outside of Hannibal, outside of the Twain bubble, Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Twains books
his name is revered, elevated to the highest level of respect and
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A fun night, a better cause By Kathryn McDaniel
Relay for Life of Marion County will return to Hannibal Friday, the survivor dinner, Relay For Life includes entertainment; fundrais-
June 30. ing booths; team competitions; survivor, caregiver and sponsor laps;
Celebrating its 20th year, Relay for Life of Marion County was and a luminaria ceremony to honor those experiencing cancer and
initiated in Hannibal and eventually moved to the Marion County those lost to cancer. Participants walk a track or path to represent
Fairgrounds in Palmyra, where it remained from 2007 to 2015. With the struggle against cancer, starting during the daylight hours and
the 20th anniversary, the decision was made to return the event to going into the night, symbolizing the dark path cancer patients
Hannibal. travel. Some Relay events continue into the wee hours to symbolize
This years goal is $113,500. the light at the end of the tunnel, when they finish treatment.
Hannibal is so very appreciative that the Relay for Life of Mari- This years event will take place in Historic Downtown Hannibal,
on County event committee chose to return the event to Hannibal with a stage beneath the Tom and Huck Statue, and action con-
for the 20th anniversary, Joel Booth, event leader, said. tinuing along Main Street with booths and activities. The walking
In the spirit of togetherness, both Palmyra and Hannibal will track will be along the street, with luminaria lanterns in the middle.
be joining forces in order to wage war against cancer. Many of our During a 9 p.m. ceremony, the hundreds of luminaria will be lit in
loved ones in our county have suffered, and we look forward to hon- memory of those diagnosed with cancer. Partnering with the Han-
oring the memory, and fighting by raising funds to beat this terrible nibal Parks and Recreation Department, the historic Mark Twain
disease. We look forward to ... a fun evening of competition, food Memorial Lighthouse will be highlighted with purple lights, the
and togetherness, Booth said. signature color for cancer survivors.
Working with local sponsors, such as the Hannibal Regional Registered survivors will receive the annual survivor shirt,
Hospital System and James E. Cary Cancer Center, which sponsors survivor pin and other donated gifts, and will be invited to a dinner
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the right to define his or her own experience with cancer
and considers a cancer survivor to be anyone who de-
scribes himself or herself this way, from diagnosis through-
out the rest of his or her life.
More than 14.5 million survivors live in the United States, and the
number continues to grow.
Are you a survivor? The American Cancer Society encourages those
who have survived cancer to stand up and be counted, and wants to rec-
ognize individuals and honor their efforts, no matter what type, stage, day,
month, year or decade they may be in the experience with cancer.
Cancer survivors are invited to participate in a dinner at 6 p.m. Friday,
June 3, when Relay For Life of Marion County will mark its 20th year of
fighting cancer, celebrating victories and honoring survivors
and their caregivers. Survivors will receive a special shirt and pin.
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Auxiliary provides Judys Boutiques inventory includes entrance of Hannibal Regional Hospital
more than 40 services home decor, baby gifts, stuffed animals, and is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday
to support Hannibal purses, jewelry, balloons and flowers. Its through Friday and from noon to 3 p.m.
Regional Healthcare also a great place to find a special one-of-a Saturday and Sunday.
System. kind gift. Judys Boutique features seasonal Reflections Boutique at the James E.
One of those ser- items, as well. As summer approaches, Cary Cancer Center is open from 9 a.m.
vices is the operation youll be able to find outdoor decorations, to 1 p.m. weekdays. The boutique features
of two gift shops, Judys Boutique inside then as summer turns to fall, Judys Bou- items such as wigs, head wraps, jewelry
Hannibal Regional Hospital and Reflections tique will feature fall decor. Judys Boutique and purses. Wigs are available through the
Boutique in the James E. Cary Cancer Cen- also carries the Oilogic line of essential oils, American Cancer Society, and some of the
ter. Both locations are staffed by volunteers Melissa and Doug toys, Fred the Frog and shops volunteers have been trained to help
and feature a selection of goods such as Tater the Alligator books and Noelle jewelry. fit wigs.
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its estimated that more than 76,000 cases
of melanoma skin cancer will be detected
in 2016. Melanoma accounts for more than
10,000 skin cancer deaths each year.
Dr. Schuyler Metlis, a plastic surgeon
with Hannibal Regional Medical Group, is
encouraging people to learn how to recog-
nize potential skin cancer spots. The goal is to save lives by empha-
sizing the importance of early detection.
To increase a persons chances of spotting skin cancer early,
Metlis recommends that everyone learn the ABCDE rule, which
outlines the warning signs of melanoma:
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is for Asymmetry: One half of the mole does not
match the other half.
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is for Border irregularity: The edges are ragged,
notched or blurred.
If you have a spot on your skin that concerns you, call 573-629-
350 to schedule a free skin cancer screening in May. Appointments
are limited.
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More than just skin cancer
Skin cancer is just one of the four major pillars of Metlis prac-
tice. He also performs cosmetic surgery, hand surgery and post-
mastectomy breast reconstruction, and has more than 30 years
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greater in size than 6 mm the size of a pencil eraser work, follow-up appointments, travel time and expenses. Know-
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nity to play with a Missouri Sports Hall of Event proceeds benefit Hannibal Re- campaign.
Fame celebrity during the tournament. gional Hospital Foundations Back to Better Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation
Celebrating an icon
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Historic Hannibal Marketing Councils Twain on Main returns May 28 and 29
he annual Twain on Main celebration Prince and the Pauper and Roughing It.
returns to historic downtown Han- Each book takes place in a different period in time, and each
nibal on Memorial Day weekend, May of the three areas will feature games, music, live shows, and other
28-29, brought to you by the Historic special presentations reflecting the era of the book.
Hannibal Marketing Council, a con- Twain published The Adventures of Tom Sawyer in 1876, recall-
sortium of downtown merchants. ing his childhood memories of antebellum Hannibal in the 1840s.
As in years past, those attending During the festival, near Mark Twains boyhood home at the inter-
the festival will booth of arts, craft, and section of Hill and Main Streets, the Tom Sawyer area will feature a
music stretching up and down Main reenactment of the proposal scene from Twains classic performed
Street from Broadway to the Tom & by Tom & Becky, storytelling by Mark Twain (portrayed by Jim Wad-
Huck statue. 188 vendor spaces have been made available this year. dell), and kids can join in the fun playing old timey games with Tom
Joe Miller BBQ and Were All Nuts are just two of the many wonderful & Becky as well.
food vendors to enjoy during your festival experience, and this year, Grab ye mates, don ye eye patch and pretend youre a pirate just
adults may also partake of locally produced wines and specialty craft as Tom and his friend did in the book! Receive a free pool admission
beers in the Wine Garden. The coordinators of the Twain On Main pass after completing the pirate scavenger hunt made by Hannibal
festival have brought some exciting new entertainment for this years Parks and Recreation.
event that are sure to please both young and old alike. In Roughing It, originally published in 1872, Twain wrote of his
Similar to last years festival, Twain On Main will have three adventures in the Wild West of the 1860s. Located at the corner of
separate, designated areas for entertainment that coordinate with Center and Main Streets, a special western-themed area will feature
the theme of the three books: The Adventures of Mark Twain, The Professor Farquars Magic, Music, and Medicine show along with
SATURDAY,MAY28TH,10:00am7:00pm
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See a complete schedule
of events for the weekend
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his sidekick Polecat Annie. There will
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also be a petting zoo, (HillandMainSt.)
FreeArtsandCraftFestival pony rides, and
GreatFoodandDrink,fromhand Saturday&Sunday11:00a,12:00p,
western demonstrations.
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by Mark Twain in 1882.DadsJazzBandperforms.
In the lot at
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the northeast corner of Bird and Main
andMainSt.) RoughingIt
Streets, a large castle-shaped
Renaissancemusicanddrinking Bouncy
(CenterandMainSt.)
PrinceandthePauperStorytelling
House will delight thekids.
Beknightedbythequeen!
ProfessorFarquarandPolecat
AnniesMagic,MedicineandMusic
Medievaldemonstrations
Demonstrations willShow
include music
WildWest/Cowboydemonstrations
and dancing from theRenaissance
PettingZoo era
and other medieval pastime demonstra-
Checkourwebsiteforupdatesonactivitieseventsandshowtimes:
tions and costumed performers. Main
www.twainonmain.com.
Street museums, stores and specialty
shops will also be open for business dur-
ing Twain On Main, and the party con-
tinues Saturday night with music and
merriment at downtown watering holes
including The Wine Stoppe, Finns Food
& Spirits, and Mark Twain Brewing.
The three books featured in this
years Twain On Main will carry over to
next years festival with the hope that
as time goes by, areas featuring Twains
other beloved books will be added to
the event each year. Mark Twain is an
American icon, explained Linda Studer,
owner of Mississippi Marketplace on
Main Street and chair of the Twain On
Main festival committee. His works are
classic that have stood the test of time.
We hope to capture the magic and fun of
these stories and share it with families
as they make their own memories at the
Twain On Main Festival.
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Java Jive clears some room up for employees and customers alike
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By Alyse Thompson
wner Katy Ayers-Welch said recent renovations have off the tile, helping to brighten the whole shop. A new cabinet arrangement
done more than brighten up the interior of Java Jive in has also made taking orders and preparing drinks more efficient.
downtown Hannibal. Ayers-Welch also noted the area south of Java Jive, formerly known as
A new floor plan and a separate kitchen area at the Fresh Ayers, has been converted into living room seating with couches
rear of the coffee shop give customers more room to and chairs. More tables also have been added.
relax and employees more space to prepare sandwiches, soups and drinks. Everybodys really excited, she said. Our regulars are all trying to find
We used to have so many people doing so many different things, so it their new comfort spots.
spreads the staff out more, gives them more room to work and makes us a Ayers-Welch noted her parents, Steve and Linn Ayers, are among the
little bit more efficient, Ayers-Welch said. people pleased with the renovation. Steve and Linn opened Java Jive 16 years
Construction crews and Java Jive employees worked the week of Feb. 21 ago and handed the reins over to Ayers-Welch in 2009. In January, Ayers-
to give the coffee shop its first major overhaul since it opened in 2000. Staff Welch made her ownership official when they legally separated companies.
painted walls, and contractors laid new tile over original wood floors that For them, this really felt like handing over the torch, she said. Now
had seen a couple of floods and better days. they say this is really may baby. Without really intending to or planning on
My dad and husband (Casey) just really didnt want to see it go, and it, I really made it my own.
actually we didnt remove it, we just covered it up, Ayers-Welch said of the Ayers-Welch hopes to look at expanding menu options to include
wood flooring. It was time. paninis and warm sandwiches. She added, more renovations and online
Light from a wall of windows at the front of the building now reflects ordering are in the future. n
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Two Northeast Missouri communities Perry and Clarksville gateway to Mark Twain Lake.
are beaming with pride after being listed among the top 10 prettiest The charming, historic downtown evokes Main Street USA, and
small towns in Missouri. the nearby waters of Mark Twain Lake are perfect for Andy Griffiths
The list appeared in the April-May issue of Missouri Life maga- favorite pastime fishing, the article says.
zine. A headline said the publication was recognizing towns with Dustin Wasson, Perrys mayor, told The Herald-Whig he was
populations of less than 1,000 that are among the states most thrilled to see the 668-population town get this recognition.
beautiful. This is perfect, perfect timing, he said, noting how Perry
The magazine touted Perrys history, architecture and small- founded in 1866 is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year
town living at its best, while also citing its stature as the southern with a gala festival Aug. 4 through 7.
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hannibalparks.org By MARY LYNNE RICHARDS
Storybook Trail
Keep in Touch
April 25 at Central Park
Pete the Cat and his Four Groovy Buttons
Enjoy reading, exercise and family time
More information is available at hannibalparks.
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Summer Sand Volleyball Leagues
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Registration ends May 11 with Tuesday/Thursday games starting May 17
and 19 Follow Hannibal Parks on Facebook, Twitter and
Southside Sand Volleyball Courts, as long as enough people sign up Instagram
Indoor Walking
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Disc Golf
Friday
Huckleberry Park free 18-hole course is open during daytime hours; discs
Admiral Coontz Recreation Center is open for walkers and Frisbees may be used
12 laps equal 1 mile
continues on 36
Marion County
Health Department
Office hours are
Monday thru Friday 8-5. nature happenings.
Walk-ins welcome.
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May-June-July
ONGOING EVENTS LOCAL EVENTS
Through May 3
Young Masters, Hannibal Arts Council exhibit showcasing selected works
from Hannibals fifth-grade, eighth-grade and high school students in
public and parochial schools. Closing reception and awards set for 4-6
p.m. May 3. 573-221-6545. HannibalArts.com.
May to August
Hannibal Cavemen baseball, Clemens Field. Schedule: cavemenbaseball.
com or 573-221-1010.
Saturday, May 7
8 a.m.-4 p.m.: 21st annual Loafers Car Show. Vintage and classic cars.
Free to the public. Registration begins at 8. Historic Downtown Hannibal.
Information: Kevin Sorrill, 573-221-7759.
May-June-July
Saturday, May 7 Friday, June 3, and Saturday, June 4
7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.: Show your pirate pride in this 5K run/walk and get Hannibal Regional Auxiliary Garage Sale. Noon to 6 p..m. Friday and 8
fit for a great cause! For full info please call 573-221-1258. a.m. to noon Saturday. Shin Lane large training room, 175 Shinn Lane,
Hannibal. For more information call 573-248-5272..
Friday, June 3
Saturday May 7
7:30-9:30 p.m.: Bluff City Theaters You Caught Me Dancing. 212
Flower City Park in Palmyra Broadway. Tickets: BluffCityTheater.com or 573-719-3226.
9:00 - Kosher Classic 5K run / walk 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.: 20th Annual Marion County Relay for Life, fundraising
event for American Cancer Society. Downtown Hannibal. For more
9:00 - Spike Down Childhood Cancer Sand Volleyball Tournament information, visit relay.acsevents.org.
10:00 - Pickle Jog
Saturday, June 4
Friday, May 13 2-4 p.m. & 7:30-9:30 p.m.: Bluff City Theaters You Caught Me Dancing.
212 Broadway. Tickets: BluffCityTheater.com or 573-719-3226.
Auxiliary Day at Hannibals Papa Johns. Order a pizza and 25 percent
of sales will be donated to Hannibal Regional Hospital Auxiliary. Call
573-221-7272 to place your order and be sure to mention that it is for Saturday, June 7
the Auxiliary. The Auxiliary will receive a donation only for full-menu-price Shoeless Joes Celebrity Golf Classics Night at
items. For more information call 573-248-5272. the Ballpark. Hannibal Cavement vs. Quincy
Gems. Gates open at 5:30. Arrive early for
5-7 p.m.: Down by the River, Y-Mens Pavilion on Hill Street. Relax and autographs from various sports celebrities.
unwind with a live band, cold drinks and a good time sponsored by the For more information call 573-629-3577..
Y-Mens Club. Benefits the Hannibal YMCA.
Wednesday, June 8
7:30-9:30 p.m.: Bluff City Theaters You Caught Me Dancing. 212
Broadway. Tickets: BluffCityTheater.com or 573-719-3226.
Thursday, June 9
7-9 p.m.: Music Under the Stars. Free outdoor concert in front of Mark
Twains Boyhood Home. Food and drinks available for purchase.
Friday, June 10
5-7 p.m.: Down by the River, Y-Mens Pavilion on Hill Street. Relax and
unwind with a live band, cold drinks and a good time sponsored by the
Twain on Main Y-Mens Club. Benefits the Hannibal YMCA.
Saturday, May 14
7:30-9:30 p.m.: Bluff City Theaters You Caught Me Dancing. 212
5-8 p.m.: Second Saturday gallery night. Stroll Hannibals downtown Broadway. Tickets: BluffCityTheater.com or 573-719-3226.
galleries and enjoy art, wine and special events.
Thursday, June 2
7-9 p.m.: Music Under the Stars. Free outdoor concert in front of Mark
Twains Boyhood Home. Food and drinks available for purchase.
May-June-July
Sunday-Friday, June 12-17
Big B.A.M. (Bicycle Across Missouri). Bicyclists from all over embark
on a 6 night ride across the state of Missouri, starting in St. Joseph and
ending in Hannibal. Big BAM brings with it a full concert every night, add
in some of Missouris best craft beers and fantastic food and youve got
quite the party. Information: BigBamRide.com.
Thursday, June 16
7-9 p.m.: Music Under the Stars. Free outdoor concert in front of Mark
Twains Boyhood Home. Food and drinks available for purchase.
Saturday, June 18
Fiesta Del Sol. Celebrate the beginning of summer with great craft beer,
a homebrew competition, live music and summer fun in Central Park.
Information: 573-248-6533.
Saturday, June 18
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Second annual Lone Wolf No Club Bike Show. A must-see for motorcycle
enthusiasts. A variety of bikes will line Hill Street in the heart of historic
downtown Hannibal. Registration opens at 8 a.m.; trophies will be handed
out at 2 p.m. Information: 573-795-6335.
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Parade
5K
Thursday, June 23
7-9 p.m.: Music Under the Stars. Free outdoor concert in front of Mark Cornhole
Twains Boyhood Home. Food and drinks available for purchase. Tournament
And Much
Friday, June 24 More!
7:30-9:30 p.m.: Bluff City Theaters Alice in Wonderland. 212 Broadway.
Tickets: BluffCityTheater.com or 573-719-3226.
May-June-July
Saturday, June 25
2-4 p.m.: Bluff City Theaters Alice in Wonderland. 212 Broadway.
Tickets: BluffCityTheater.com or 573-719-3226.
REGIONAL EVENTS
Thursday, June 30
7-9 p.m.: Music Under the Stars. Free outdoor
Sunday, May 1
concert in front of Mark Twains Boyhood Home. 1-5 p.m.: Quincy Preserves Spring Home Tour. Information:
quincypreserves.org
Food and drinks available for purchase.
Saturday, July 2
9 a.m.: Fun Run for children 10 years old and younger. All prceeds Wednesday, May 4 to Sunday, May 8
benefit the Hannibal Childrens Center. For more information, visit Classic Nationals, national shooting match, Pasa Park, Barry.
hanniballcannibal.com or call 573-629-3577. Information: uspsa.org
ONGOING EVENTS 2:00 p.m.: Jersey Boys at the Fox Theatre. Fox Theatre, St. Louis
Mo. Tickets are $69 a person. Contact alumni@culver.edu for more
May to August information.
Quincy Gems baseball, QU Stadium, 18th & Sycamore. Schedule:
quincygems.com.
Monday, May 30
May 20 through June 25
Quincy Pro-Am Golf Tournament, Spring Lake Country Club, Quincy.
Quincy Art Center: White, Mitchell, & Scoggin-Myers Exhibition. Quincy Information: 217-222-5250.
Art Center, 1515 Jersey St., Quincy. View exhibits featuring artwork by
Susan Chrysler White, Linda Mitchell, and Debra K. Scoggin-Myers.
Information: (217) 223-5900 or lreed@quincyartcenter.org.
May-June-July
Friday, June 3 to Sunday, June 5
Fishing for Freedom, fishing tournament for veterans, Quincy riverfront.
Information: fishingforfreedomquincy.org.
Participants in the Quincy Family YMCA Mud Mania event make their way across one
of several obstacles along the course. Proceeds from the event support a wide variety
of youth development programs at the Quincy YMCA. This years event takes place on
June 11. H-W File Photo/Steve Bohnstedt
Friday, June 10
5:30-9:30 p.m.: Blues in the District, Washington Park, Quincy.
Saturday June 11
9 a.m.: Fourth annual Mississippi Mud Mania. A 5K mud run, Driftwoods
Campgrounds, 2300 Bonansigna Drive, Quincy. Contact Kristen Kretzer
217-222-9622 for information.
Sunday, June 19
Noon-3:30 p.m.: Fathers Day Car Show, All America Park, Quincy.
Saturday June 4, and Sunday, June 5
Lincoln days Civil War re-enactment. Lake Pittsfield. Information:
pikelincoln.com.
Friday, June 24
5:30-9:30 p.m.: Blues in the District, Washington Park, Quincy.
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By MEGAN DUNCAN
am concerned about my Facebook usage. dont need anyone anyway I am just fine all alone.
It not only distracts me, but sometimes it causes Reality: They saw each other at Walmart and took a group selfie
me to become a creepy stalker. in the lawn-and-garden section.
A high school friend I havent had an actual con- Seen on Facebook Messenger: The person I just pored my
versation with in 20 years takes a weekly selfie with heart out to on Facebook Messenger has yet to respond even
her sister who I have never met in my life, but when I though they saw the message
ran into the girl at Walmart, I just felt like I knew at least five minutes ago, and
her. I know that because Facebook
Hey there, girlfriend. New hair? told me so. Those five unan-
That shirt you wore in last weeks swered minutes have brought
selfie loved it! me to the obvious conclusion
Gripping her purse and back- that she hates me and is never
ing slowly away, I remembered going to answer.
this girl has no idea who I am. Reality: She is bored in the
Oh, no! Its OK! I said, wav- middle of a meeting and secretly
ing my arms around. You dont scrolling through Facebook while
actually know me. I just look at pretending to take notes, and now is
pictures of you all the time. responding in her mind. Or she hates
Facebook also provides me fuel me I really dont know.
to overthink and make up scenarios Its not just Facebook either; Pinter-
in my head that are completely illogi- est is basically just a gossip.
cal when I say them out loud. Here are Psssssst Adrienne just started a
a few. board on Pinterest called Baby.
The Suggested Invite: All my friends Psssssst Tiffany pinned a wedding
are invited to this shindig except me, and dress.
Facebook not only tells me about it, but Honestly, Pinterest has been quite a disap-
encourages me to crash the party. So I invite pointment to me. I first starting pinning with all
myself just to show the host I know all about the hopes of an aspiring Super Mom yet remain in
this thing, which was obviously planned for the the Extremely Well Intentioned Mom category. I think I
sole purpose of not inviting me. might soon drop into the Misplaced Priorities Mom after last
Reality: The host accidentally got distracted night, when I told the kids to get their own supper while I pinned
by the dog while sending invites and scrolled past how-to articles about raising healthy and happy children.
the midsection of her friends list. All her Facebook friends whose Pinterest has definitely noticed.
names start with the letters J through P officially have unfriended The suggested pins went from 10 Ways to Get Organized to
her, and she has no idea. We Give Up. Live Your Life.
Picture tags: The smiling faces of my loved ones hanging out Yesterday I got Start Your Morning Right: Three Ways to Spike
and barbequing without me suddenly pops up on my newsfeed. So Your Coffee.
I like the picture just to let them know I saw it, and I dont care. I I dont know. Maybe social media isnt all that bad. n
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By HICK FINN
ith the warm weather and better Sometimes it was under a front porch. A fort could be just about any
days ahead, I often catch my location where you could assemble a few friends, like a clubhouse. I had a
memory drifting back in time. wooden sandbox that I removed the sand from, boxed it in, added a roof,
Although my youthful adventures and wrapped it in tar paper. I even installed a front door.
are stored in my memory, I am I remember on one occasion I decided to build a tunnel. I loved to dig.
still able to recall in vivid detail My shoveling skills had been utilized on job sites by my Pop. My prowess
the seasons of my childhood. for digging was second to none. Pop called me The Mole. He left for
Before we were close to the work one day, and immediately after lunch, excavation on tunnel No. 1
age of driving, the neighborhood kids always banded together to bike ride, went into operation. I was a digging machine. Considering I was digging in
to play different sports, and to create, build and use our imaginations. red clay, flint rock and limestone, my accomplishments still impress me
I always enjoyed our time in the woods, exploring and constructing tree today. Anyone can have a fort or a tree house, but no one has a tunnel. It
houses. seemed like a logical thought, and after watching The Great Escape, I
My Pop was a contractor, and I had a hammer in my hand as soon realized that anything is possible when you apply yourself.
as I could walk. With abundant scrap lumber and nail reserves, I rapidly I moved material all afternoon like an excavator. I eventually had to go
became the neighborhood lumberyard resource. I guess you could say get my Pops 12-foot wooden ladder to lower into the hole. Understanding
that construction is somehow coded into my DNA excavation as an adult, I can say that, if I hadnt chosen the spot to dig in
profile. I had an insatiable urge to that I did, I would have died of suffocation from a wall collapse. The com-
build things. No job was ever too position of the layers of clay and rock where I was digging was my saving
large to conquer. grace. I guess the man upstairs got a kick out of my exploits, too.
Our tree houses werent the nor- Pop came home that night for supper, relaxed in his reclining chair
mal thrown-together kid boxes. We built until dark, and then went out behind the house to feed and water our two
houses with multiple floors, because that English Pointers in their kennel. It was unfortunate that I had never
is what construction guys do. They lasted until told him about my tunnel. It was also unfortunate that cau-
my late teens, when the property owner finally cut our giant tion tape had yet to be invented. I was playing night tag
cherry tree down. That seems far more fitting than allowing in the front yard when my dad stepped
it to rot away. into my No. 1 mine shaft. I am
I had a very small elm tree on our property line that I sure during his freefall it almost be-
managed to get a few boards into before my construction came No. 2 mine shaft.
foreman Pop pulled the plug on the project. It was never a good idea For lack of a better term, I can say that my Pop
to pilfer lumber and nails in sight of the lumberyard owner. was a bit surprised. He couldnt believe I had dug so deep
We all lived on one of the countless hills in Hannibal. That means into solid rock and clay in an afternoon. I remember his telling my mom
many things to creative children. Of course, bicycles and sleds are a given that the hole was as deep as the ladder was tall. I know he was furious
in this situation. What we built were go-karts. They were comparable to from almost getting hurt, but, in a fatherly way, I think he was impressed.
Soapbox Derby cars, in theory. They were more like orange crate cars He called me inside and told me in no uncertain terms that the hole was
taken from Dooleys neighborhood market trash and more scrap lumber to be filled immediately in the morning. He then explained to me, as the
from my house. We acquired wheels from old lawnmowers and bicycles. sole provider of the family, how he could have been seriously hurt, and
I was always proud of our designs. I am certain we broke multiple land- then we would not have had food to eat. He also explained that I could
speed records for orange crates without knowing it. We never seemed to have been killed digging such a hole. It left a lot for a 10-year-old to digest.
quite manage to conquer the entire braking-to-slow-your-speed concept. After a cooling off period, my Pop asked me what motivated me to
I personally burned a few shoe soles off. I dont really remember adding dig such a giant hole. I looked him straight in the eye and said, Because
brakes to most of our designs. I think our biggest accomplishment was were out of lumber! I dont expect he saw that answer coming, either.
living through it all. His head dropped, and he just shook his head as he walked away. I guess
Forts were a passion among the neighborhood kids. A fort could be a after 36 years now as a career miner, I can blame Pop for never teaching
small-scale tree house with a few boards quickly nailed together. It could me better.
also be a large cavity in shrubbery where you could host secret meetings. Im still on the job. n
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